EPF Money Via ATM! Union Minister Announces BIG Change in 2026 | All You Need To Know

EPF Money via ATM: In a major development related to the Employment Provident Fund (EPF), the central government is planning to launch the EPF ATM withdrawal facility next month. Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has reportedly announced that EPFO members will soon be able to withdraw 75% of their EPF amount directly via ATM.

Before March 2026, the Ministry is introducing a feature where EPF subscriber can withdraw their EPF through an ATM. Not only this, the ministry will also link EPF withdrawals with UPI, Mandaviya told ABP news channel in an interview. GoodReturns couldn't independently verify the development.

From When Will EPF ATM Withdrawal Facility Begin?

There is no official announcement related to the date of implementation of EPF ATM withdrawal facility by the government. However, the feature is likely to be rolled out by March nextyear.

"You can still withdraw your 75% EPF immediately. I am telling you in advance that before March 2026, the Ministry is introducing a feature where a subscriber can withdraw their EPF through an ATM," said Mandaviya.

This is not the first time when the minister has mentioned EPF ATM withdrawal feature and has intimated about the implementation of the facility earlier as well. In May, Mandaviya had revealed the timeline of the launch of EPFO 3.0. The upgraded version is yet to be launched by the government officially, but some media reports suggest that EPFO has began the implementation of the system in a phased manner.

What is EPFO 3.0?

EPFO 3.0 is an initiative by the government aimed at upgrading the experience of its members. The upgraded version of EPFO would enable its members to make settlements more easily without waiting for long. EPFO 3.0 will focus on accessibility, streamlining processes and offering new features for better controls over their retirement savings.

Key Features of EPFO 3.0

Reduction of the excruciatingly long process of PF withdrawal is one of the key features expected from EPFO 3.0. Other features of the upgraded version will provide a hassle-free experience for users and improve the PF claim settlement process.

Claim Settlement

The upgraded EPFO platform would allow people to automate their claim settlement process. This would help people reduce their dependency on manual processing. The new feature, if implemented, would also reduce complaints related to EPFO website glitches and technical errors.

Detail Correction

EPFO 3.0 would also allow users to easily access their personal information and correct it without any hassle. The measure would also do away with the conventional method of filing forms for changing names and other details.